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Our first visit to Chorlton’s Open Gardens and we didn’t have time to visit many but we were just so amazed and impressed by those we did see – the exquisite Jasmine Cottage and the delightfully eccentric and colourful yards and alleys on either side of Albemarle Road – everyone so warm and friendly – such a great atmosphere, such a great day and such a great cause – thank you all

HOW WE STARTED

Chorlton-cum-Hardy is a southern suburb of Manchester.

The first Chorlton Open Gardens event was held in June 2011 in aid of the charity ‘Freedom from Torture’ (formerly the Medical Foundation for Care of Victims of Torture).
Twenty-nine sites, including gardens and yards, allotments, a school garden, local plant nursery, and grocery roof garden were open to the public. A thousand programmes were sold by four local businesses and volunteers.

The feedback was very positive and people enjoyed the communal atmosphere, the variety of garden spaces, refreshments, and learning more about garden design, flowers and vegetables that can be grown locally.

Use this form to send offers of help, general enquiries about the Open Gardens Day, or requests for information about your local Freedom from Torture group.